Resources for Youth

It’s officially summer and WorkBC is here to help youth find employment!

Clickable links to the events in the PDF below!

This month’s edition highlights:

• Onward! with Old Navy – Old Navy is actively hiring and they’re making it easy for youth to get a job with them! Join Old Navy & WorkBC for a two-day virtual event for youth to find out why Old Navy was recognized as Employer of the Year in 2020. Get advice on your resume, learn how to prepare for your interview and get help with the application process. You need to register for both sessions separately. Day 1: Tuesday, July 6th, 1 till 2 pm (Resumes & Interview Tips)  - Register here -> oldnavy_part1.eventbrite.ca Day 2: Thursday, July 8th, 1 till 2 pm (Applications) - Register Here -> oldnavy_part2.eventbrite.ca
• Personal Wellness, 2-Part Webinar, Monday, July 26th and Friday, July 30th, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
• Workplace Discrimination, Virtual Roundtable, Thursday, July 29th, from 1 pm – 3 pm
• Hired! Virtual Youth Job Club  > Thursday, July 22nd (Topic - TBD), from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
• Youth Friendly Job Leads
• Job-Seeker E-Magazine – Keep up with all the latest events at WorkBC by checking out our new online magazine with details on all that WorkBC has to offer every month!

https://online.fliphtml5.com/pxcli/cyac/#p=1

We are primarily offering virtual services due to COVID-19, following with Provincial Health Guidelines. We are here to support youth over phone, text message, Jitsi video chat, BBB webinars, or email. Youth who don’t have access to technology or need additional assistance can book an appointment to come into our centre.

Ask Gavin for help booking your appointment.

Friends, family and community members using opioids and

stimulants face increased risk from both injection and inhalation.

Overdose prevention services are available throughout Vancouver Island: www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/overdose-prevention-supervised-consumption-locations

You can check your drugs through https://getyourdrugstested.com or other drug-checking services https://drugcheckingbc.ca/drug-checking-sites/island-health

FNHA’s Nasal Naloxone training video:

www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/overdose-information/get-help

To find services and supports in your area, contact the Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441

KUU-US toll free crisis line: 1-800-588-8717 (24/7 crisis response services for Indigenous people across BC)

Tsow-Tun Le Lum counselling and cultural support line: 1-888-403-3123 (M-F 8 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun 10 am-2 pm) www.tsowtunlelum.org

Access harm reduction services and information at https://towardtheheart.com

If you are alone, you can:

o try the Lifeguard App on your phone at www.lifeguarddh.com

o try the Brave App on your phone at www.thebraveapp.com

o contact the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677

Old Navy is actively hiring youth this summer, and they are putting on a two-day virtual event with WorkBC in Victoria and Nanaimo to make it easier for youth to get hired. Come find out why Old Navy was recognized Employer of the Year in 2020!

Day 1: Learn from hiring managers what to put on your resume and how to prepare for your interview. 

Day 1: Tuesday, July 6th, from 1 till 2 pm. 

Register here: oldnavy_part1.eventbrite.ca

Day 2: Hiring managers will guide you through Old Navy's online application  process, and you’ll get to hear real success stories from youth  employees.

Day 2: Thursday, July 8th, from 1 till 2 pm. 

Register here: oldnavy_part2.eventbrite.ca